Brouwers, who played alongside Ter Stegen at Borussia Mönchengladbach, believes the German goalkeeper is a level above the Eredivisie. Ter Stegen is currently on loan at Ajax, where he has been given the opportunity to regain his form after struggling with injuries in recent years. Brouwers thinks this move is a good chance for Ter Stegen to get back to his best.

Ter Stegen's connections to Ajax's coaching staff, including Míchel and Blind, who he played with at Barcelona, may have played a role in making this deal possible. Brouwers was surprised that Ter Stegen chose to join Ajax, thinking he would move to a top European club if he left Barcelona. He sees this move as a great opportunity for the Dutch club.